![Maradona of Pakistan [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Diego-Maradona-with-1986-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Maradona of Pakistan [Dawn]")
He may have been from a country more than 15,000 km away but Diego Maradona touched a chord in the hearts of many Pakistanis as well. Footballers from Karachi to Chaman mourn his death.
Tag: Saddam Hussain
![Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pakistan-vs-India.jpg "Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]")
June30July 6, 2020
Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]
Pakistan captain Saddam Hussain calls decision good, reiterates safety first approach. Manizeh Zainli urged postponement of youth level tournaments.
May29May 29, 2020
Saddam, Hajra talk football on ARY Sports’ show
Pakistan’s men and women football team captains Saddam Hussain and Hajra Khan talk about future of football in Pakistan in...
![Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Tariq-Lutfi-and-Saddam-Hussain-1133x535.jpg "Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo]")
April20April 20, 2020
Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo]
Tariq Lutfi and Saddam Hussain urge players to maintain fitness at home due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
![Saddam laments lack of earnings for Pakistan footballers [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Luis-Figo-Saddam-Hussain-Kaka-at-World-Soccer-Stars-promo-in-Karachi.jpg "Saddam laments lack of earnings for Pakistan footballers [The News]")
March31March 31, 2020
Saddam laments lack of earnings for Pakistan footballers [The News]
“How can youth be inspired when they see Pakistan’s star players living in abject conditions!” Saddam said.
![SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SSGC-vs-WAPDA-NFCC-2019-1160x535.jpg "SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]")
August2August 2, 2019
SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]
Saddam Hussain's first half strike just enough against toothless WAPDA in National Challenge Cup semis.
May10May 10, 2019
Suffering Pak football needs unity to progress: Saddam [The Nation]
"In the war of power, only players are suffering. I am tired and frustrated. I don’t want to create rifts and involve myself in politics. Football is a beautiful game and it must be politics free."
![Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Qatar-2022-World-Cup.jpg "Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]")
April18April 18, 2019
Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]
Even after the draw, there remain huge doubts whether Pakistan will be able to play. The omens aren’t good unless the dispute over the control of the PFF is resolved.
January11January 11, 2019
Pakistan football captain Saddam Hussain amazed after sharing stage with Kaka, Figo [The Express Tribune]
World Soccer Stars promo held in Lahore, Karachi with football greats Kaka and Luis Figo.
![Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pakistan-vs-Palestine-friendly-2018-1080x535.png "Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]")
November17November 17, 2018
Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]
Palestine made to work hard for 2-1 win over Pakistan in Al-Ram friendly.